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It is unclear why Ms Hoffman did not let prison officials know that she was being held for an undue length of time.

Clark County Deputy Prosecutor Michaelia Gilbert began investigating Hoffman's incarceration last Wednesday while reviewing old case files. She entered a motion seeking an immediate status hearing, writing that Hoffman's civil liberties were violated by the term of her incarceration.

Indiana Special Judge Steven Fleece described the incident as a 'big screw up'.

Hoffman's attorney, Nathan Masingo, said he was not even aware he client had been jailed and may file a lawsuit against county officials alleging she was unlawfully incarcerated.

Two drug court program employees were placed on unpaid leave on January 7 after the mix-up came to light.

Ms Hoffman spent five months in jail for violating her drug treatment program after a judge forgot to sign her release order